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Shanna Fletcher
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98512
I have experience working with women who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, grief and loss, postpartum depression, sexual abuse, anxiety, codependency, eating disorders, and depression.
I am a very compassionate, positive person and love working as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I am available to work with couples, families, and individuals (children, adolescents, teens, and adults) with a wide variety of needs.
I have experience working with women who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, grief and loss, postpartum depression, sexual abuse, anxiety, codependency, eating disorders, and depression.
I am a very compassionate, positive person and love working as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I am available to work with couples, families, and individuals (children, adolescents, teens, and adults) with a wide variety of needs.
(360) 382-7267 View (360) 382-7267
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Heather Lee Taylor-Zimmerman
PhD
Verified Verified
Tumwater, WA 98512
During a time of technological addiction, anxiety, depression and fear, art and nature heal.
I am passionate about helping clients heal and transform through an eco-art therapeutic approach that combines art, nature and play. Working and playing in a natural setting, I offer a variety of mediums to encourage growth, both indoors and out. This allows an emergent and imaginative approach to therapy that adapts to fit the unique needs of each individual, couple, family and group. Moving from sand tray to clay, collage to art journaling, clients can walk outdoors on paths that meander past waterways and through old growth forests. With labyrinths, meditative walks and an enormous sound chamber, I offer many creative outlets.
During a time of technological addiction, anxiety, depression and fear, art and nature heal.
I am passionate about helping clients heal and transform through an eco-art therapeutic approach that combines art, nature and play. Working and playing in a natural setting, I offer a variety of mediums to encourage growth, both indoors and out. This allows an emergent and imaginative approach to therapy that adapts to fit the unique needs of each individual, couple, family and group. Moving from sand tray to clay, collage to art journaling, clients can walk outdoors on paths that meander past waterways and through old growth forests. With labyrinths, meditative walks and an enormous sound chamber, I offer many creative outlets.
(360) 926-7245 View (360) 926-7245
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Dupre' Rouse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MHP, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tumwater, WA 98501
My approach to therapy is very client focused. I am a systemic therapist and will try and look at the whole picture of your life to help figure out how to help. Working with couples to save, restore, or provide maintenance is my passion. There’s nothing in the world quite like trauma and the way it impacts us as individuals on many different levels. I can help you deal with and navigate these painful memories and intrusive thoughts to live a healthier life. If you are a parent struggling with a child or family problems, I believe I can connect with and help teach both parent and child to help you be a more successful family unit.
My approach to therapy is very client focused. I am a systemic therapist and will try and look at the whole picture of your life to help figure out how to help. Working with couples to save, restore, or provide maintenance is my passion. There’s nothing in the world quite like trauma and the way it impacts us as individuals on many different levels. I can help you deal with and navigate these painful memories and intrusive thoughts to live a healthier life. If you are a parent struggling with a child or family problems, I believe I can connect with and help teach both parent and child to help you be a more successful family unit.
(833) 204-8107 View (833) 204-8107
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Lisa Franklin
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Olympia, WA 98512
Not accepting new clients
If you are struggling with fears that continuously interfere with making the desired changes you want, then this is the perfect time to begin the therapeutic process.
The therapeutic relationship is a partnership based on a commitment to the process of understanding, acceptance, and transformation. My professional training and personal life experience allows me to help those wanting to make substantial advances in their life and their relationships. Therapy is about taking the time to ask questions while being patient for the answer.
If you are struggling with fears that continuously interfere with making the desired changes you want, then this is the perfect time to begin the therapeutic process.
The therapeutic relationship is a partnership based on a commitment to the process of understanding, acceptance, and transformation. My professional training and personal life experience allows me to help those wanting to make substantial advances in their life and their relationships. Therapy is about taking the time to ask questions while being patient for the answer.
(360) 968-7162 View (360) 968-7162

Online Therapists

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Nancy Case
Counselor, MA, LMHC, she/her
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98116  (Online Only)
We all struggle from time to time, it's part of being human. While we often wish our difficult feelings would just go away, these periods of struggle can be an invitation for growth. Therapy will help you get through a difficult time and as you do you will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to make lasting positive change in your life. I help individual clients who feel stuck or dissatisfied with some aspect of their life increase self-awareness and self-compassion and decrease unwanted symptoms such as anxiety, depression and negative thoughts. ​​www.nancycasecounseling.com
We all struggle from time to time, it's part of being human. While we often wish our difficult feelings would just go away, these periods of struggle can be an invitation for growth. Therapy will help you get through a difficult time and as you do you will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to make lasting positive change in your life. I help individual clients who feel stuck or dissatisfied with some aspect of their life increase self-awareness and self-compassion and decrease unwanted symptoms such as anxiety, depression and negative thoughts. ​​www.nancycasecounseling.com
(206) 565-0811 View (206) 565-0811
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Haley Hinkle
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98101  (Online Only)
Have you drawn your last straw? I work with couples in distress regarding sexual issues, chronic conflict, and diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD. My focus in couple therapy is to understand and give space to even the ugliest parts of you and your partner that have been preventing the connection you once felt. As we contextualize parts and patterns in your experience, we can uncover the stuck-ness that is keeping you from feeling the satisfaction and safety you seek. While I see many wonderful, burned-out mothers and wives, I also have extensive experience with courageous men who also enter the "feeling" space.
Have you drawn your last straw? I work with couples in distress regarding sexual issues, chronic conflict, and diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD. My focus in couple therapy is to understand and give space to even the ugliest parts of you and your partner that have been preventing the connection you once felt. As we contextualize parts and patterns in your experience, we can uncover the stuck-ness that is keeping you from feeling the satisfaction and safety you seek. While I see many wonderful, burned-out mothers and wives, I also have extensive experience with courageous men who also enter the "feeling" space.
(425) 470-6192 View (425) 470-6192
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Blue Leaf Mental Wellness Center
Psychologist, LMFT, LMHC, LICSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98661
Do you feel held back by worry, fear, or past trauma? Are you struggling to break free from negative patterns in your relationships? The past few years have been challenging for many of us, but we believe that everyone has the potential for growth and positive change. Blue Leaf therapists use evidence-based strategies such as EMDR to help you overcome obstacles and live your best life. Take the brave first step towards a brighter future and contact us today.
Do you feel held back by worry, fear, or past trauma? Are you struggling to break free from negative patterns in your relationships? The past few years have been challenging for many of us, but we believe that everyone has the potential for growth and positive change. Blue Leaf therapists use evidence-based strategies such as EMDR to help you overcome obstacles and live your best life. Take the brave first step towards a brighter future and contact us today.
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Dr. Blake A Kovner
ND, LMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98104
I offer holistic care, counseling, emotional intelligence and Biofeedback training for people with anxiety, depression and similar conditions.
My passion is people and the therapeutic effect of authentic human connection. It's from a socially safe platform that we begin to really heal. By exploring the lens we're used to, we make space for new perspectives. Learning how you're wired creates opportunity make decisions about what you think, how you feel and what you can and are willing to do about it in order to connect to the self and heal. My clinical lens is rooted in the understanding of and respect for the gut-brain/heart-immune-mind axis, making my approach truly holistic. People deserve to be fed while learning to fish and I love treating people, not diseases.
I offer holistic care, counseling, emotional intelligence and Biofeedback training for people with anxiety, depression and similar conditions.
My passion is people and the therapeutic effect of authentic human connection. It's from a socially safe platform that we begin to really heal. By exploring the lens we're used to, we make space for new perspectives. Learning how you're wired creates opportunity make decisions about what you think, how you feel and what you can and are willing to do about it in order to connect to the self and heal. My clinical lens is rooted in the understanding of and respect for the gut-brain/heart-immune-mind axis, making my approach truly holistic. People deserve to be fed while learning to fish and I love treating people, not diseases.
(828) 520-0145 View (828) 520-0145
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Catherine McMonigle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
I specialize in helping clients address a variety of issues such as the effects of childhood traumas, relationship distress, divorce, grief and loss, disordered eating patterns, family conflict, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
My style of therapy is warm, accepting, and compassionate. After having trained extensively and been witness to countless stories of transformation, I can say with certainty that healing is absolutely possible. This is an invitation to break free from painful experiences, beliefs, and thought patterns that keep you from living the life you want, and leave you feeling hopeless or weary. I am guided by the belief that what you need to heal is already within you. Together, we will discover your internal source of strength and wisdom.
I specialize in helping clients address a variety of issues such as the effects of childhood traumas, relationship distress, divorce, grief and loss, disordered eating patterns, family conflict, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
My style of therapy is warm, accepting, and compassionate. After having trained extensively and been witness to countless stories of transformation, I can say with certainty that healing is absolutely possible. This is an invitation to break free from painful experiences, beliefs, and thought patterns that keep you from living the life you want, and leave you feeling hopeless or weary. I am guided by the belief that what you need to heal is already within you. Together, we will discover your internal source of strength and wisdom.
(253) 367-2967 View (253) 367-2967
Photo of Catherine Wetzel Larkin, Counselor in Tenino, WA
Catherine Wetzel Larkin
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98107  (Online Only)
Issues I work with include: Addiction and harm reduction; Managing stress, depression, anxiety; Mid-life issues and transitions; Couples, marriage and family counseling; Chronic illness; Professional development; Early marriage, pregnancy; Post-partum, early parenting; Adolescence and parenting of adolescents; Mindfulness practice and spiritual development.
I am a licensed Mental Health therapist ( WA license number: 00010994) with twenty five years of experience counseling individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I have a special interest in neuroscience and attachment theory in the context of helping individuals cope and heal from stress, trauma, and grief. I am also passionate about assisting people in developing healthy, authentic relationships, and in carving out their own unique life course. I believe that the relationship that is built between client and therapist is an important part of therapeutic growth and change.
Issues I work with include: Addiction and harm reduction; Managing stress, depression, anxiety; Mid-life issues and transitions; Couples, marriage and family counseling; Chronic illness; Professional development; Early marriage, pregnancy; Post-partum, early parenting; Adolescence and parenting of adolescents; Mindfulness practice and spiritual development.
I am a licensed Mental Health therapist ( WA license number: 00010994) with twenty five years of experience counseling individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I have a special interest in neuroscience and attachment theory in the context of helping individuals cope and heal from stress, trauma, and grief. I am also passionate about assisting people in developing healthy, authentic relationships, and in carving out their own unique life course. I believe that the relationship that is built between client and therapist is an important part of therapeutic growth and change.
(206) 347-8425 View (206) 347-8425
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Madison C Linck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC, LSWAIC, MSW
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98117  (Online Only)
I also love working with anxiety, PTSD, &neurodiversity, specifically adult ADHD.
www.thehealinglinck.com. I am accepting New CLIENTS! As a therapist, I don’t think therapy should be too stiff. We will build a therapeutic relationship by getting to know each other and building trust. I will be direct, compassionate, and challenge you (gently). I’m a regular person. You may hear me use a cuss word or a few or a lot. I will laugh at your jokes and I would love to meet your pets! Since I provide online therapy, that’s actually possible. I will show you how to be vulnerable and authentic by being that way myself. I will give you direct feedback. You can say whatever you want and I will listen without judgement!
I also love working with anxiety, PTSD, &neurodiversity, specifically adult ADHD.
www.thehealinglinck.com. I am accepting New CLIENTS! As a therapist, I don’t think therapy should be too stiff. We will build a therapeutic relationship by getting to know each other and building trust. I will be direct, compassionate, and challenge you (gently). I’m a regular person. You may hear me use a cuss word or a few or a lot. I will laugh at your jokes and I would love to meet your pets! Since I provide online therapy, that’s actually possible. I will show you how to be vulnerable and authentic by being that way myself. I will give you direct feedback. You can say whatever you want and I will listen without judgement!
(206) 278-9850 View (206) 278-9850
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Sabrina Sheehy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, WA 98660  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Wherever you are on your path to greater health, my goal is to assist you in finding your inner resources and strengths. I offer therapeutic services for the following: Depression, Anxiety, Adoption-related issues, Parenting, Women's Issues, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship/Intimacy Issues and Family-of-Origin Issues. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities. I also strive to be culturally sensitive and am open to learning more about the traditional backgrounds of my clients so as to provide more competent service.
Wherever you are on your path to greater health, my goal is to assist you in finding your inner resources and strengths. I offer therapeutic services for the following: Depression, Anxiety, Adoption-related issues, Parenting, Women's Issues, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship/Intimacy Issues and Family-of-Origin Issues. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations and/or gender identities. I also strive to be culturally sensitive and am open to learning more about the traditional backgrounds of my clients so as to provide more competent service.
(503) 360-1524 View (503) 360-1524
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Jacqueline May
Counselor, LMHC , MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Poulsbo, WA 98370  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
At the core, I am an attachment focused therapist. This lens follows through all my work and informs how I view healing and change. My practice is specialized toward work with attachment injuries, whether from childhood or more recent. These wounds can show up in adulthood as relationship challenges, anxiety, poor boundaries, emotional avoidance, complex post traumatic stress, etc. In my practice, I'm also honored to hold pregnant / postpartum people, birthing people experiencing mood challenges, and couples going through the transition to parenthood.
At the core, I am an attachment focused therapist. This lens follows through all my work and informs how I view healing and change. My practice is specialized toward work with attachment injuries, whether from childhood or more recent. These wounds can show up in adulthood as relationship challenges, anxiety, poor boundaries, emotional avoidance, complex post traumatic stress, etc. In my practice, I'm also honored to hold pregnant / postpartum people, birthing people experiencing mood challenges, and couples going through the transition to parenthood.
(360) 583-6897 View (360) 583-6897
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Counseling Services for Wellbeing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burien, WA 98166
Mood Disorders, depression/anxiety, Parenting Concerns, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Problems Women’s Issues, pregnancy-related difficulties, PPD, Body image Personal Growth, introspective, spiritual, and emotional exploration Trauma and Loss Interpersonal Issues Interpersonal Issues Family Matters Self-Injury, Transitional Concerns, Addiction.
Often the goal of therapy is for clients to develop the capacity to resolve personal problems with the support of a therapist. The clinicians at Counseling Services for Wellbeing work collaboratively with the clients to build on their existing strengths, enhance relationships, increase and procure a support system and obtain the necessary skills and tools to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. We strive to work in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, tailoring to each client’s individual needs and goals to help achieve the personal growth they are striving for.
Mood Disorders, depression/anxiety, Parenting Concerns, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Problems Women’s Issues, pregnancy-related difficulties, PPD, Body image Personal Growth, introspective, spiritual, and emotional exploration Trauma and Loss Interpersonal Issues Interpersonal Issues Family Matters Self-Injury, Transitional Concerns, Addiction.
Often the goal of therapy is for clients to develop the capacity to resolve personal problems with the support of a therapist. The clinicians at Counseling Services for Wellbeing work collaboratively with the clients to build on their existing strengths, enhance relationships, increase and procure a support system and obtain the necessary skills and tools to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. We strive to work in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, tailoring to each client’s individual needs and goals to help achieve the personal growth they are striving for.
(206) 426-0366 View (206) 426-0366
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Kristin Mize Stocks
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Olympia, WA 98506  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My patients are seeking assistance with anxiety, depression, work stress, women's issues, first responders, health care workers, parenting, self discovery and growth, dealing with symptoms associated with complex trauma, relational trauma, interpersonal struggles, grief, relationship issues, obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD, self-esteem, life transitions.
Hello! I am accepting new clients on a case by case basis and am willing to place people on a waitlist. Don't hesitate to reach out. I provide individual therapy via telehealth with the option of including people of your choosing. I hold a deep belief in the inherent capacity for growth and change that exists within every individual, regardless of their circumstances. Nothing is more gratifying than witnessing your own personal growth. My approach is client centered and creative. My clients come from various cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, gender identities. I look forward to working with you.
My patients are seeking assistance with anxiety, depression, work stress, women's issues, first responders, health care workers, parenting, self discovery and growth, dealing with symptoms associated with complex trauma, relational trauma, interpersonal struggles, grief, relationship issues, obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD, self-esteem, life transitions.
Hello! I am accepting new clients on a case by case basis and am willing to place people on a waitlist. Don't hesitate to reach out. I provide individual therapy via telehealth with the option of including people of your choosing. I hold a deep belief in the inherent capacity for growth and change that exists within every individual, regardless of their circumstances. Nothing is more gratifying than witnessing your own personal growth. My approach is client centered and creative. My clients come from various cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, gender identities. I look forward to working with you.
(360) 780-7032 x100 View (360) 780-7032 x100
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Solstice Healing
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
I work primarily with adult individuals but am open to working with couples and families on an as needed basis. My clients have a history of trauma, often PTSD, and are currently experiencing issues of depression and anxiety. I specifically enjoy working with women who are experiencing Peri-Partum Depression and have a history of trauma.
I work primarily with adult individuals but am open to working with couples and families on an as needed basis. My clients have a history of trauma, often PTSD, and are currently experiencing issues of depression and anxiety. I specifically enjoy working with women who are experiencing Peri-Partum Depression and have a history of trauma.
(425) 584-5966 View (425) 584-5966
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Ivko Pejovic
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98026
I have over 20 years of experience working as a mental health counselor in the State of Washington. My areas of expertise include individual, couple, and family therapy. My specialties are PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Also, I have been facilitating different groups for 20 years and a DBT group for 9 years. All of the clients who have committed themself to this DBT class have learned some specific DBT skills that they can apply in their daily lives when they feel depressed or anxious.
I have over 20 years of experience working as a mental health counselor in the State of Washington. My areas of expertise include individual, couple, and family therapy. My specialties are PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Also, I have been facilitating different groups for 20 years and a DBT group for 9 years. All of the clients who have committed themself to this DBT class have learned some specific DBT skills that they can apply in their daily lives when they feel depressed or anxious.
(206) 207-8707 View (206) 207-8707
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Samantha Arons
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98112
If not, then no fee to worry about and I will provide you with another referral if desired.
It's no small thing to ask for help. At whatever pace feels comfortable we'll look at your situation and try to sort out what might be keeping you from the kind of life you want. Together we'll map out short and longer-term goals, developing tools to help you cope with things that right now might feel too big to handle. I strive to create a safe place to be curious about what things in your life are working and what things may need to change.
If not, then no fee to worry about and I will provide you with another referral if desired.
It's no small thing to ask for help. At whatever pace feels comfortable we'll look at your situation and try to sort out what might be keeping you from the kind of life you want. Together we'll map out short and longer-term goals, developing tools to help you cope with things that right now might feel too big to handle. I strive to create a safe place to be curious about what things in your life are working and what things may need to change.
(206) 745-3618 View (206) 745-3618
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Cascades Wellness Center
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98103
Areas of treatment: psychological testing/evaluation, stress, life balance, relationship issues, men's health, anxiety/depression, loss, and multicultural counseling.
We are committed to restoring you to your best. Using an individualized, client-centered approach, we work with you to identify strengths and deepen relationships for sustainable and holistic change. At Cascades Wellness Center, our team offers extensive experience as well as a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Through awareness, compassion, and acceptance, we work with our clients to return you to the life you want and deserve. For us, therapy is not about fixing what is wrong, but about recapturing your capacities to increase your overall health, well-being, and sense of connection in the world.
Areas of treatment: psychological testing/evaluation, stress, life balance, relationship issues, men's health, anxiety/depression, loss, and multicultural counseling.
We are committed to restoring you to your best. Using an individualized, client-centered approach, we work with you to identify strengths and deepen relationships for sustainable and holistic change. At Cascades Wellness Center, our team offers extensive experience as well as a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Through awareness, compassion, and acceptance, we work with our clients to return you to the life you want and deserve. For us, therapy is not about fixing what is wrong, but about recapturing your capacities to increase your overall health, well-being, and sense of connection in the world.
(206) 258-7498 View (206) 258-7498
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Rachel J Guadamuz
Counselor, MA, LMHCA, LPCA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98661  (Online Only)
I strongly believe that reflecting on life's past and present relationships provides insight to help us explore current and future relationships, experiences, and self. I specialize in working with fellow Christians as they navigate relationship challenges, leadership pressures, anxiety, depression, spiritual abuse, grief, and life transitions.
I strongly believe that reflecting on life's past and present relationships provides insight to help us explore current and future relationships, experiences, and self. I specialize in working with fellow Christians as they navigate relationship challenges, leadership pressures, anxiety, depression, spiritual abuse, grief, and life transitions.
(360) 339-8647 View (360) 339-8647

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Anxiety Therapists

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.